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In Photos: The glory of spring in Chandigarh

UPDATED ON MAR 09, 2018 05:18 PM IST 8 Photos

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Poppy flowers at Round about sector 24 in Chandigarh. As the cold winter days pave way for balmy spring, the city drapes itself in warm hues. (Sanjeev Sharma/HT )

Poppy flowers at Round about sector 24 in Chandigarh. As the cold winter days pave way for balmy spring, the city drapes itself in warm hues. (Sanjeev Sharma/HT )

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Each sector and its market are marked by the distinct colour and scent of its tree blossoms. (Sanjeev Sharma/HT)

Each sector and its market are marked by the distinct colour and scent of its tree blossoms. (Sanjeev Sharma/HT)

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Livingstone Daisy: Roundabouts and parks present another captivating face of spring in the city. (Sanjeev Sharma/HT)

Livingstone Daisy: Roundabouts and parks present another captivating face of spring in the city. (Sanjeev Sharma/HT)

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Painted in shades straight out of nature’s palette, flowers are a perfect excuse for the residents to step out. (Sanjeev Sharma/HT)

Painted in shades straight out of nature’s palette, flowers are a perfect excuse for the residents to step out. (Sanjeev Sharma/HT)

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A mango tree full of buds on the dividing road sector 8-9 in Chandigarh. (Sanjeev Sharma/HT)

A mango tree full of buds on the dividing road sector 8-9 in Chandigarh. (Sanjeev Sharma/HT)

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Petunia (Sanguna): The flowers give a testimony of the boundless beauty of the city with its myriad colours adorning the landscape. (Sanjeev Sharma/HT)

Petunia (Sanguna): The flowers give a testimony of the boundless beauty of the city with its myriad colours adorning the landscape. (Sanjeev Sharma/HT)

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Policemen riding on internal road of sector -5 in Chandigarh. Another interesting aspect of spring is the shedding of leaves of trees like pilkhan and kusum. (Sanjeev Sharma/HT)

Policemen riding on internal road of sector -5 in Chandigarh. Another interesting aspect of spring is the shedding of leaves of trees like pilkhan and kusum. (Sanjeev Sharma/HT)

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Double Petunia: The white and pink heart-shaped flowers make one fall in love with the city all over again. (Sanjeev Sharma/HT)

Double Petunia: The white and pink heart-shaped flowers make one fall in love with the city all over again. (Sanjeev Sharma/HT)

UPDATED ON MAR 09, 2018 05:18 PM IST

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